Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
A refreshing Mediterranean Pasta Salad packed with vibrant colors and delicious flavors, topped with a zesty lemon herb vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Rotini Pasta (Cooked al dente)
- 2 cups (300g) Persian Cucumbers (Sliced into rounds)
- 2 cups (300g) Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
- 1/2 medium (75g) Red Onion (Thinly sliced)
- 1 cup (150g) Kalamata Olives (Pitted and halved)
- 6 oz (170g) Feta Cheese (Crumbled)
- 1/2 cup (15g) Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the Persian cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- Make the Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, whisking until combined.
- Mix Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle vinaigrette over the top and toss gently.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with grilled veggies, proteins, or different herbs to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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